antiserum
- Definition
- The blood serum obtained from an animal after has been immunized with a particular antigen. It contains antibodies specific for that antigen as well as antibodies specific for any other antigens with which the animal has previously been immunized. Antisera are used to confer passive immunity to many diseases.
- Related Term
- antigen
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